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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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